Supporting the region’s medical, educational, cultural and community organizations through gifts and grants.

Mary Jane was born and raised in Steinbach where she lives today, and she enjoys her cottage on the lake in Killarney.

Ms. Hiebert began her career in travel in 1994, with the purchase of Harvest Travel Ltd. in Steinbach, Manitoba. In 2014, Holiday Travel was acquired by Canada One travel, where until March 2020 she continued to fulfill her role as General Manager. Presently, Mary Jane is the Owner of Oyster Travel Services in Steinbach.

Mary Jane has a degree in Vocal Performance (BMus) from the University of Manitoba and has performed on stages throughout Canada and Europe. This combination has enabled her to combine her love of travel and music for the past 30 years.

Ms. Hiebert was the President of the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce from 2001 – 2007, a member of the original planning committee for the Summer in The City Festival in Steinbach, and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Eastman Education Centre and Steinbach Campus Foundation.

Chris was born and raised just outside Mitchell, MB. After graduating high school here in Steinbach, Chris moved to Winnipeg to attend Red River College. Upon graduation, Chris started his career in finance. He now has over 15 years of experience as a finance professional in agriculture, mining, property management, and hospitality. Chris has worked for a range of companies starting with large grain companies in Winnipeg, then moved to Thunder Bay where he spent five years working for an international gold mining company.

After starting a family, Chris and his wife moved back to Manitoba to be closer to their extended families and began working with Schinkel Properties as chief financial officer and controller for their group of companies. Chris says, “We always want to look at making our community a better place for future generations to also enjoy.”

Sarah Beaver, CPA, CGA is a partner of Gislason, Targownik, Peters Chartered Professional Accountants. She graduated at the top of her class in 2007 and earned the Professional Level Award of Excellence. Prior to getting her designation, Sarah worked for her family’s business for many years, and enjoys being able to relate to her clients, as they discuss their challenges and successes.

In her spare time, she enjoys baking (as her hubby has taken over the cooking), cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, reading military science fiction, and acknowledges that she is a geek, but not a nerd.

Sarah also sits on the CPA Manitoba Appeals Committee and volunteers heavily with the Beaver family chauffeur organization. Her co-chair there is the family poodle named Yadi. Sarah was born, bred, and baptized in Steinbach, and believes in giving back to her community where she can.

Deb is a life-long resident of the City of Steinbach. She is married to Barry and together they have two married sons and six grandchildren.

In her spare time, she loves being with her grandchildren and enjoys the outdoors, long walks, and listening to music.

Deb enjoys helping others and being involved in the community through volunteering and lending a helping hand to those in need. Being involved in several organizations within the community continues to be my goal today. Deb expresses, “My heart is filled when I can help someone and make a positive contribution.”

Deb is a member of The Chrysalis Fund – a local women’s giving circle.

After being employed by the City of Steinbach for 29+ years, Deb recently retired from a job she loved. She now is happy to continue to be part of The Steinbach Community Foundation and looks forward to giving back to the community in this way.

Lynda loves bringing people together in the community to work collectively towards the “common good”. Raised in Morden as the daughter of small business owners, community development and support have always been a top priority for Lynda and her family. Prior to joining The Steinbach Community Foundation, she was a member of the Endow Manitoba Team for three years and worked in the Manitoba community foundation movement as the Morden Area Foundation Executive Director for six years. Lynda is new to the community of Steinbach and very excited to learn more about southeast Manitoba.

Lynda enjoys riding motorcycle, fancies herself as an artist through painting and sewing, and loves hosting dinner parties with friends and family.

Feel free to make an appointment with Lynda to chat about your area of passion for the community, and she will assist you with designating your monetary gift. You may also connect with her to discuss SCF granting opportunities, and how SCF can be of assistance in addressing the needs of community.

Lindsey lives in Steinbach with her husband Matthew and their lovely daughter Norah and is a proud supporter of her home community. This was the reason for joining The Steinbach Community Foundation and wanting to make a greater impact in the lives of community members and organizations working tirelessly on creating healthy communities for all.

She works as the Member Relations Manager with the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce and receives much joy from interacting and forming relationships with local businesses that are enhancing the community through their own work.

Lindsey is always up for a great concert, especially while enjoying the Winnipeg Folk Festival with thousands of people. She never misses a season of playing on the Lorette Royals ringette team, which is a highlight of wintertime for her.

Lindsey and Matthew enjoy going on nearby flying adventures in their 1977 Grumman Cheetah airplane, which has often taken them to new places, meeting wonderful people and providing hilarious stories…often turning into a comedy sketch at the next friend’s get-together!

Past President of Manitoba Real Estate Association. Served on Steinbach Town Council. Past President of the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce. Served as a Board of Director for Red River Mutual for 20 years. Past President of the Steinbach Lions Club. Partner in several York Tire stores in the 80’s. Realtor for 30 years. Currently serves on the Eden Foundation Board. Previously lived in Winnipeg for six years and in Winkler for three years.
Wes currently lives in Steinbach, is married to Jo Unger, and together they have two married children and three grandchildren.

Andrew works at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP as a lawyer and practices primarily in the areas of civil litigation, property and development, and municipal law. After graduating high school, Andrew moved to Winnipeg to complete his undergraduate degree in Criminology/Sociology, and later to Ottawa to complete his law degree.

Despite now living and working in Winnipeg, Andrew remains fond of his Steinbach roots. He can be found working from his firm’s office in town on occasion and returns to Steinbach often to visit his friends and family. Andrew is pleased to serve on The Steinbach Community Foundation as his way to give back to the community of his birth that helped shape who he is as a person today.

In his spare time, Andrew enjoys playing hockey, softball, fishing, and attending local concerts.

Crystal’s roots are in southeastern Manitoba where she gained invaluable insights into community care and responsibility. After
some time in Winnipeg, she made her home in Steinbach, where her passion for community engagement continues to grow. T

Throughout her career, Crystal has had the privilege of connecting with a diverse array of people, businesses, and various groups
within the community. Her commitment to service extends beyond her professional life, as she actively volunteers with minor
sports teams and Eastman Immigrant Services.

Crystal’s dedication to community development includes roles with various committees, including Steinbach Summer in the City,
Steinbach Chamber of Commerce, Steinbach Arts Council, the Southeast Multiplex, and the Summer Games Bid Committee.
With her experience and commitment to community betterment, Crystal looks forward to contributing to the vision of the SCF
board.

Daniel is a student at the Steinbach Regional Secondary School and is the first ever youth board member in The Steinbach Community Foundation. He is an active supporter of the Steinbach community and the people who make Steinbach a diverse, inclusive, and innovative community.

He enjoys playing hockey, traveling, and spending time with friends and family at the lake. Daniel was born and raised in Steinbach and spends his time going to school, helping his community, and cheering on the Montreal Canadiens. Daniel tells us, “I’m excited to be a member of The Steinbach Community Foundation and even more excited to learn how to make a difference in my community through this program!"